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Wedding paella catering in Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey
Paella catering for weddings, from canapés to the wedding breakfast and evening food in Sunbury-on-Thames: paella cooked from scratch in huge pans, in full view of your guests.
- Sharing-style wedding meals
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening wedding food
Wedding paella catering for Sunbury-on-Thames events
Planning the cooking area
We will be honest if a space won’t work, and help find another spot. The main points are:
- The venue’s permission for live cooking
- A cooking spot outside the marquee, not inside it
- Outdoor space or a ventilated gazebo
Not sure about your space? Send us a picture and we will tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Sunbury-on-Thames
- Table tapas
- Dessert
- Evening paella
- Canapé tapas
- Sangria & bar staff
- Paella wedding breakfast
Wedding paella catering in Sunbury-on-Thames, made fresh on the day
A paella wedding makes mixed diets simple: every paella is cooked separately, so vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal guests eat the same kind of meal as everyone else. We are frequently asked to cater big weddings with every diet and civil partnerships and vow renewals, with table tapas, Spanish desserts and a paella wedding breakfast.
Couples in Sunbury-on-Thames frequently keep it personal, with a marquee or a hall nearby. Live paella fits that style. Every pan is cooked in front of your guests, so it arrives hot and becomes part of the event.
Nearby places to Sunbury-on-Thames
More for events in Sunbury-on-Thames
Getting married in Sunbury-on-Thames?
Sunbury-on-Thames is about 7 miles south of Hayes, in Surrey. Anywhere in TW16, we can cook for your guests. We cook in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our events stretch from Sunbury-on-Thames to Guildford (13 miles away).
Historic houses near Sunbury-on-Thames include Hampton Court Palace (3.5 miles east) and Strawberry Hill House (3.9 miles north-east). If your reception is at a historic house or estate, ask early about its rules on caterers and live cooking. Planning photos in Sunbury Park? It’s worth checking the park’s rules first.
We cover weddings in every part of the TW16 postcode area. Local streets include Station Road, The Ridings and Ravenscourt; a wedding at home on any of them works well with live paella. Being close to the A244 and A308, Sunbury-on-Thames is simple for us to get to with everything for your wedding. Neighbouring places where we cater weddings include Upper Halliford (1 mile south-west), Charlton (1 mile west), Ashford Common (1 mile north-west), Hounslow (1 mile north) and Littleton Common (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles south-west), Camberley (15 miles south-west), Epsom (8 miles south-east), Ewell (8 miles south-east) and Egham (6 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Kempton Steam Museum (1 mile north-east) and No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include St Ann's Hill and Kempton Park Reservoirs.
- Local schools include St Paul's Catholic College (less than half a mile north-east) and Sunbury Manor School (within half a mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Three Fishes Public House (0.6 miles south)
What’s in the pans
Table tapas
Tapas set out on every table to share, such as patatas bravas, croquetas and Manchego.
Evening paella
Evening paella is hot, filling and fun.
Cook it yourself or book a caterer?
A DIY paella party works for small groups. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, and handles separate pans for each diet.
Cooking it yourself? Test your pan and burner first, keep the stock hot, and do not stir once the rice goes in. Keep a clear zone around the burner.
Step by step
When the rice goes in, it’s left alone. That is what gives paella its separate grains and crispy base. Your guests will smell it before they see it. Golden-hour photos in Sunbury-on-Thames at midsummer come around 9:20pm, so we can time the evening paella around your photos. Sunset is around 8:55pm in late May and 7:05pm in late September.
- You tell us your date, venue, guest numbers and how you picture the day.
- Together we plan each course and confirm the price.
- We agree timings with you and your venue, including speeches and photos.
- On the day we set up, cook live and serve each course as planned.
- We clear our cooking area, and staff stay as agreed.
How to prepare
- Keep the cooking spot clear of fences, hedges and branches
- Choose a level spot for the cooking area
- Tell us where to park and unload
Getting a price
Getting a quote is simple: share your date, venue, numbers and diets. We’ll send a clear, itemised quote.
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Who books wedding paella catering in Sunbury-on-Thames?
Sharing food gets tables chatting.
Whatever the occasion, paella can be the star of the food. We regularly cater:
- Destination-style celebrations at home
- Blessings and vow renewals
- Barn and farm weddings
- Evening food for extra guests
For guests travelling by train, Sunbury station is in Sunbury-on-Thames itself.
Comparing caterers
- How long the team stays
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- The deadline for final numbers
- When payment is due
Sunbury-on-Thames questions
Can you cook in Sunbury Park?
Only with permission from the park’s owner, typically the council. Check with them, and we’ll provide our paperwork.
Can you cater a reception after a service at St Saviour?
Yes, at a nearby garden, marquee or hall where we can cook. Churches rarely have space for live cooking, so the meal is usually elsewhere. Send us the reception address.
How far ahead should we book?
Early, particularly for summer Saturdays. Ask about your date even if it’s soon.
Can paella feel formal?
It can be as relaxed or as polished as you like, depending on how it’s served.
Can we add tapas or canapés?
Yes, and it’s a popular combination. Tapas first, paella to follow.
Do you cover Sunbury-on-Thames?
Yes, we do. Sunbury-on-Thames is one of the places we cover. Send us your date to check availability.
Can you cook halal paella?
Yes. We use halal chicken and leave out pork and alcohol, in its own pan.
Can you do sangria?
Yes, sangria. We can also supply bar staff for your own drinks.
Catering for every guest
Nearly every event has some special diets. To plan for them:
- Count day and evening guests separately
- Tell us when speeches will be
- Pick a serving style
- Put us in touch with your venue
On the day, we liaise with your coordinator or toastmaster, so you do not have to.
A table tapas starter gets everyone sharing.
Why live cooking beats a buffet
A hog roast is popular at weddings, but harder for vegetarian, vegan and halal guests. Separate paella pans cover every diet. Seafood and premium ingredients cost more than chicken or vegetable paellas, so your choice of paellas affects the total. We’ll suggest options to suit your budget.
Why choose Love Paella in Sunbury-on-Thames
- Catering across Surrey, including Sunbury-on-Thames
- A quote that spells everything out
- Served hot, straight from the pan
- Everything cooked fresh at your event
Take a look at Our pricing And The cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
There are no hidden charges: the quote reflects:
- Travel, parking and access
- Staff: cooks, waiting staff and bar staff
- The number of people
- Starters, canapés and desserts
Travel, parking and access can affect the price, so it helps to tell us about your venue. Everything is confirmed in writing.
What to tell us
For a quote, it helps to have:
- Roughly how many adults and children
- Where the event is
- A picture of the space, if you can
- Diets and allergies you know about
Still deciding on the menu? That is fine: give us the basics about your wedding, and we will suggest a menu. Start when you are ready: use our quote form.
- Cooked live in giant pans at your event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal options
- Paella, tapas, canapés and desserts
- Sangria, bar staff, crockery and waiting staff